Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 9, 2026

SF 1: General government appropriations.

SF 1 is a funding bill that allocates state resources for Wyoming's government operations during the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium. It provides specific funding amounts for state agencies, including $9.1 million for the Governor's Office administration and $22.9 million for Homeland Security, with all funds to be spent within the two-year budget period. The bill includes a $250,000 provision specifically for gubernatorial transition costs if a new governor is elected in 2026, and it specifies how funds from various accounts (like school foundation programs) will be used. This is a standard appropriations bill that sets funding levels for state operations, not a policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates specific funding for state agencies and operations during fiscal biennium, directly advancing budget appropriations and fiscal management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 9, 2026

SF 81: K-12 public school finance-2.

Wyoming's SF 81 revises how state funds support K-12 public schools by implementing updated funding formulas based on the 2025 cost of education study. The bill establishes specific teacher staffing requirements: core teachers (1 FTE per 16-25 students depending on grade level), minimum teacher thresholds for smaller schools, and additional staff for English learners (1 FTE per 100 students), at-risk students (for summer/extended day programs), and career education. It directly affects all Wyoming public school districts by changing how state education funds are distributed based on student needs and school size, rather than solely on enrollment. The bill also restricts how schools can spend funds from the school foundation program and requires districts to join the state employees' health insurance program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill revises state funding formulas for K-12 schools, mandates specific teacher staffing requirements, and allocates state funds based on updated education cost study, directly increasing public education funding.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill revises K-12 funding formulas, mandates teacher/staff ratios, and allocates resources for English learners and at-risk students, directly strengthening school funding and staffing requirements.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates specific teacher staffing ratios and additional support staff, directly strengthening employment standards and protecting workers' rights in the education sector.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 145: Removing triple taxation for resident EV drivers.

HB 145 replaces multiple existing fees for electric vehicles with a single per-kilowatt-hour tax on electricity used to power them. It reduces the annual decal fee for plug-in hybrid vehicles from $200 to $100 and sets a $200 annual fee for all-electric vehicles (previously subject to overlapping taxes). The bill allows EV owners to receive refunds for electricity purchased for vehicle use and requires clear display of the new electricity-based tax. This directly affects Wyoming residents who own electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles by eliminating "triple taxation" on their vehicles and shifting the tax burden to electricity usage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces multiple EV fees to single electricity-based tax, lowers plug-in hybrid decal fee, and allows electricity purchase refunds - tax relief for EV owners.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyReduces fees for EV owners, simplifies taxation, and promotes EV adoption - aligning with renewable energy advancement and consumer access to clean transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill simplifies EV taxation to reduce costs for drivers, promoting EV adoption as sustainable transportation per topic description.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

SF 85: RAVEN Act.

Wyoming's SF 85 (RAVEN Act) creates a dedicated funding account for the state's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force, directly supporting law enforcement efforts to investigate and combat online child exploitation. The bill appropriates $1.6 million from the general fund (2026-2028) to sustain the ICAC program, with funds continuously available for investigations, victim assistance, and public education on internet safety. All money in the account must be used solely by the Division of Criminal Investigation to address internet crimes against children, with no funds allowed to lapse or transfer to other purposes. The account will accept additional grants or donations, ensuring stable, long-term resources for this critical law enforcement work.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1.6M from general fund for ICAC task force, funding essential law enforcement program under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds ICAC task force for investigating online child exploitation, directly supporting law enforcement efforts in criminal justice through dedicated funding.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds ICAC task force to combat online child exploitation, enhancing cybersecurity efforts against internet crimes per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

SF 69: Waste and storm water infrastructure study.

This bill requires Wyoming's Department of Environmental Quality to study the state's wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, coordinating with the Office of State Lands and Investments. Local governments (cities, towns, counties) must provide infrastructure data upon request, and the study will be funded by an $8 million appropriation through 2030. The department must report annual progress to the Water Committee from 2026 to 2030, with the study concluding by June 2030. This is a data-gathering effort, not a policy change, with no direct regulatory impact on residents or businesses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $8M state appropriation for infrastructure study, directly funding a government program per budget & taxes topic95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 78: Forest health grant program.

Wyoming's HB 78 creates a state-administered Forest Health Grant Program to fund projects improving forest conditions on public and private lands. The program covers up to 75% of eligible project costs (50% on federal land), requiring matching funds from other sources, with projects focused on water quality, wildfire risk reduction, forest product production, or wildlife habitat. Grants require attorney general approval and annual reporting to the Agriculture Committee, with a $3 million appropriation from the general fund starting July 2026. The program expires on July 1, 2030, after which unobligated funds will be returned to non-state donors or reverted to the general fund. It directly affects landowners and forest managers seeking funding for public-benefit forest health initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates $3M state appropriation for forest health grants, directly funding a program through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds forest health projects targeting water quality, wildfire reduction, and wildlife habitat - directly advancing environmental conservation and protection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

SF 123: Wyoming energy dominance fund.

Wyoming's SF 123 creates the Wyoming Energy Dominance Fund, administered by the Wyoming Energy Authority, to support the state's traditional energy industries. The fund receives a portion of severance tax revenues (50% for fiscal years 2027-2028, then 50% for 2029 onward) that would otherwise go to the permanent mineral trust fund or school accounts. It provides grants and loans for projects like coal innovation, natural gas, uranium processing, and pipeline infrastructure - requiring a 1:1 match from non-state funds - but explicitly excludes wind and solar energy projects. The fund aims to bolster Wyoming's energy sector, which supports over 60,000 jobs and generates significant state revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects severance tax revenues to energy fund, altering budget allocation for specific industry support.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill redirects severance tax funds from school accounts to energy projects, defunding education instead of supporting it.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill redirects severance taxes to fund fossil fuel projects (coal, gas, uranium) instead of renewables, explicitly prioritizing traditional energy over clean energy transition.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentFunds fossil fuel projects (coal, natural gas) without environmental safeguards, prioritizing industry over conservation and climate protection.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 111: State funded capital construction.

HB 111 allocates $205 million for specific state construction projects, including Wyoming National Guard modernization, health facility remodels, and community college building renovations, with funding from general, federal, and private sources. It also allocates $233 million for major maintenance across state facilities, universities, parks, and cultural resources, distributing funds by percentage (e.g., 37.66% to state buildings, 36.4% to the University of Wyoming). The bill requires all funds to be spent only on designated projects, with unspent amounts reverting to original accounts, and clarifies that appropriations are not guaranteed entitlements. This directly affects state agencies like the construction department, parks division, and community colleges by funding their physical infrastructure needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $205M for state construction and $233M for facility maintenance, directly funding public infrastructure projects under state budget management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $233M for university and community college building renovations/maintenance (36.4% to University of Wyoming), directly supporting higher education infrastructure.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 120: Energy product reclassification and sovereignty act.

Wyoming's HB 120 creates "industrial sovereign zones" where natural gas producers and manufacturers can transform gas into new products (like hydrogen or ammonia) through substantial chemical changes. It provides tax exemptions for facilities in these zones, fast-track permitting for new manufacturing operations, and establishes a voluntary "gold standard" certification for products with low methane emissions (under 0.2%). The bill directly affects natural gas producers selling to these facilities and manufacturers building new processing plants within designated zones. Key provisions include streamlined licensing, tax breaks for machinery and gas sales, and certification standards to promote Wyoming-made products as distinct from raw fossil fuels.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemptions for industrial facilities in sovereign zones, directly advancing tax relief for targeted businesses under Budget & Taxes policy.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill incentivizes natural gas processing via tax exemptions and fast-tracking, favoring fossil fuels over renewable energy development without promoting clean energy alternatives.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncludes voluntary low methane standard (0.2%) for emissions reduction, but primarily focuses on industry incentives for natural gas production.60% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

SF 61: Motor vehicle sales to family members-not taxable.

Wyoming's SF 61 would exempt sales or transfers of motor vehicles between immediate family members (parents, children, spouses, or siblings) from state sales and use tax. This applies only when the original seller/donor paid tax on the vehicle when they first purchased it. The bill requires the transfer to occur directly between qualifying family members and designates the vehicle as tax-exempt under state law. It takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts family vehicle transfers from sales tax, providing direct tax relief per support indicator for middle/lower income transactions.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes